One of the events we’re gearing up for involves President Eisenhower. I know, I know, you’re thinking, “What??” Since its founding by Ike himself in 1967, the People to People Ambassador Program has had each successive U.S. President as its Honorary Chairman. High school students are nominated for this program with the intent of their […]
A Simple Breakfast Skillet
One of the more comforting foods to wake up to, the kind of thing your grandmother from the deep south might have made, or your grandfather made on a lengthy camping trip, is what’s called a breakfast skillet. Traditionally made in a single skillet, which was also traditionally cast iron, these are hearty breakfasts everyone will […]
Eat This Blog: Creme Brulée with Caramelized Sugar
After finding this in my email, I had to start a new category called ‘Eat This Blog’ … From the folks at the Frog Leg Inn in Erie, Michigan, comes this positively stunning photo of a Creme Brulée with caramelized sugar.
Mary’s Bean Stew
Mary and I have only known each other less than three years and been married slightly more than two. So of course, we’re both still learning about the foods and dishes each of us grew up with. While my family was mostly German farmers, Mary grew up in the midst of a lot of Polish tradition. […]
Frog Leg Inn: Braised Cabbage with Slab Bacon
One of the first things you’ll notice on a first visit to the Frog Leg Inn in Erie, Michigan, when one of the servers brings your first-ever entrée plate, there will likely be a pile of moist, shredded cabbage with a few other things in it. It’s a curious thing, that cabbage. Like I did, you’ll probably mistake it for […]
Eggs In A Frame
One of my favorite breakfasts is one my dad, at the tender age of 83 (and when he feels up to it), still makes each and every Wednesday morning for anyone who happens to be in their home that morning in the Flint area. I’ve heard plenty of names for this simple but interesting breakfast, but we […]
A 10-Year-Old’s Birthday
Yesterday we celebrated Ryan’s 10th birthday. He turned into a real “porker” this year. No, I didn’t mean that kind of porker …Not only did he ask for a stuffed pork loin for dinner from Mary and I, his mom told me he asked for pork steaks for the previous evening! Here’s Ryan, with a […]
Dave’s Simple Twice-Baked Potatoes
So last week, I’m thinking Wednesday but maybe Thursday, Mary got a hankerin’ for a twice-baked potatoes. But there was a problem. I’d never made the darned things before, and ended up wingin’ it. For some reason, they didn’t turn out bad at all. In fact, they were good. I think Mary actually liked ’em. […]
The Date – Some Photos
The annual date I shared with my daughter Bri was quite a bit of fun and lasted most of the day yesterday. Toward the end of our date, she posed with Friend Of The Blog Chef Tad Cousino, Owner and Executive Chef of the Frog Leg Inn in Erie, Michigan, and Executive Chef of the La-Z-Boy […]
The Date
Tickets to the dance: $38.00 Getting the dress tailored: $34.00 Up-do, for her, at Carla’s: $25.00 Haircut for Dad: $9.00 Car wash for the car: $6.50 Dinner at a fancy restaurant: $50.00 Coming downstairs this morning to this smiling face, who knows this day is all about her: … Priceless!